How Ancient Masters Controlled Their Anger

A samurai draws his sword. A Zen master calmly says: "That is hell." Ancient wise men from Japan to Rome found simple ways to stay calm when everyone else was exploding. Here are their best lessons on anger, and how to use them today. 00:00 Why anger costs us so much 01:06 Hakuin and the samurai: heaven and hell 02:28 The Buddha and the gift he refused 03:24 Plato's frozen hand 04:15 Socrates and the donkey 04:45 Seneca: the cure for anger is delay 05:24 Emperor Augustus and the alphabet 06:08 Lao Tzu: be like water 06:55 5 ancient lessons on anger #stoicism #anger #philosophy #zen #ancientwisdom